For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,934 students in Anniston, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Anniston, AL are White Plains High School, Wellborn High School and Saks High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anniston, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Anniston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Anniston, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is White Plains High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Anniston, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Plains High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 White Plains Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Wellborn High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Pinson Rd
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Gr: 7-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Saks High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Anniston High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5010
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Anniston City Boot Camp School
Alternative School
4804 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Alternative School
Alternative School
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Anniston, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Anniston, AL include White Plains High School, Wellborn High School and Saks High School.
How many public high schools are located in Anniston?
7 public high schools are located in Anniston.
What is the racial composition of students in Anniston?
Anniston public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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